Sarafis Carlton Avenue Plat
Solid value in a growing area
Median $330K·Walkability 5.8/10·Schools 4.7/10
Sarafis Carlton Avenue Plat sits on five acres in the Northeast, a few miles from downtown Grand Rapids—close enough that you're downtown in under nine minutes if traffic cooperates, but far enough removed that the neighborhood feels genuinely residential. Lot sizes average a fifth of an acre, which means room for a proper yard and a driveway without the sprawl, pricing them well below what you'd pay for similar space closer in. A grocery store is a five-minute walk, a coffee shop six minutes, and restaurants cluster thick on the ground—72 within a mile—so you're never far from dinner that isn't your own kitchen. Transit access scores surprisingly well at 8/10, and Ball Perkins Park, with its trails through old-growth woods, sits an eleven-minute walk away. The school district is Wellspring Preparatory High School, and the whole setup reads as what Northeast has become: enough proximity to amenities and downtown to feel connected, enough land and affordability to actually breathe.
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Why people love it here
$330K median
- 1 recent sale
Walkable for daily errands
- Fuller/Sweet (NB): 7 min walk
- 6 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 15 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed park: 8 min bike
- Ball Perkins Park: 3 min drive
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Median home price in Sarafis Carlton Avenue Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,240/mo
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Recent Sale Price
$330K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
21
Median Lot Size
0.21 ac
0.17 ac – 0.21 ac
Expected Rent
$1,275/mo
$1,125 – $1,450 · estimated range
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
+1 more
Hunan
+1 more
Biggby Coffee
Vitale's Pizza Grand Rapids
+1 more
Unnamed park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Soft Water Lake
+1 more
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Huff Park Short/Long Loop
dog_park
Unnamed bike path
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
Fitness 19
Fuller/Sweet (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens
+1 more
Yankee Clipper Library
+1 more
daycare
Wealthy Theater
+1 more
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Ball Perkins Park
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
Based on 21 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Wellspring Preparatory High School
Crime in Sarafis Carlton Avenue Plat is reported at the city level, not the neighborhood level. The FBI doesn't publish reliable crime rates for individual neighborhoods, and within any community crime varies street to street. For an accurate, comparable picture, see the jurisdiction-wide figures for Kent County.
Kent County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Sarafis Carlton Avenue Plat home (around $330,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $59k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,223 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,223/mo | $59,274 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,558/mo | $68,224 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,671/mo | $71,232 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 30-year fixed rate (current Freddie Mac average), an aggressive ~45% housing-to-income ratio (roughly what FHA underwriting can allow for a buyer with no other monthly debts — your number depends on your debts and credit), this area's median sale price, plus estimated insurance and PMI below 20% down. Not a commitment to lend, and not an APR — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Association and local-government details are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and state registries, and can change. Confirm directly with the association or municipality before relying on them.
Solar potential
~$881/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,423 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
City of Grand Rapids Water System
Regional water provider serving ~280,000 across Kent and Ottawa counties.
City of Grand Rapids Environmental Services (Water Resource Recovery Facility)
WRRF treats ~40 MGD of wastewater.
City of Grand Rapids Refuse & Recycling
City-run refuse/recycling cart program for residents.
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Investor-owned utility serving the region.
Confirm by addressDTE Energy
DTE Gas serves much of Grand Rapids natural gas; verify by address.
Confirm by addressServices for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidsmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Sarafis Carlton Avenue Plat are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and NREL / U.S. data.gov, and can change. Electric/gas can vary by address — confirm with the provider before relying on them.
🛒 Grocery(28)
+25 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(6)
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
Hunan
Restaurant
Sprinkles Donut Shop
Fast Food
Papa Murphy's | Take 'N' Bake Pizza
Restaurant
Jimmy John's
Restaurant
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Kent Hills School
Plymouth Christan School
Eastern School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(13)
Fitness 19
Fitness Center
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
REVfit
Fitness Center
+10 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
🏥 Hospitals(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
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Frequently asked about Sarafis Carlton Avenue Plat
- What do homes cost in Sarafis Carlton Avenue Plat?
- The median home value in Sarafis Carlton Avenue Plat is about $330,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Sarafis Carlton Avenue Plat housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Sarafis Carlton Avenue Plat right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Sarafis Carlton Avenue Plat?
- Sarafis Carlton Avenue Plat is served by Wellspring Preparatory High School. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Sarafis Carlton Avenue Plat walkable?
- Sarafis Carlton Avenue Plat scores 5.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.